Erawan National Park - Erawan-Nationalpark

The Erawan National Park(Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติ เอราวัณ) is in the Thai province Kanchanaburi.

Waterfall in Erawan National Park

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The national park has an area of ​​550 km².

history

The national park was opened in 1975 as the 11th national park in Thailand.

landscape

Flora and fauna

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getting there

The public bus number 8170 runs every 50 minutes between 08:00 and 17:20 Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal from (THB 35, 90 minutes). You should leave as early as possible, as the visit to the national park takes about 3 hours to swim). The last bus back leaves at 16:00.

Fees / permits

Tourists have to pay a fee of THB 400.

mobility

You can rent a bike at the entrance for THB 20. But you can walk the area without any problems. However, hiking boots are useful here.

Tourist Attractions

  • Erawan Falls (น้ำตก เอราวัณ). The waterfall is one of the most beautiful in Thailand. It was named after the Erawan. This comes from Hindu mythology and describes a three-headed elephant.

Caves:

  • Tham Mi (ถ้ำ หมี)
  • Tham Ruea (ถ้ำ เรือ)
  • Tham Wang Badan (ถ้ำ วัง บาดาล)
  • Tham Phrathat (ถ้ำ พระ ธาตุ)

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National parks:

North:Doi Inthanon • Doi Khun Tan • Doi Luang • Doi Pha Hom Pok • Doi Phu Kha • Doi Phu Nang • Kaeng Chet Khwae • Khao Yai • Khlong Lan • Khlong Wang Chao • Khun Nan • Lan Sang • Mae Charim • Mae Yom • Mae Wong • Nam Nao • Nam Tok Chat Trakan • Pha Daeng • Phu Sang • Phu Soi Dao • Ramkhamhaeng • Salawin • Si Satchanalai • Thung Salaeng Luang • Wiang Kosai
Northeast:Huai Huat • Kaeng Tana • Khao Phra Wihan • Khao Yai • Mukdahan • Pa Hin Ngam • Pha Taem • Phu Chong Na Yoi • Phu Hin Rong Kla • Phu Kradueng • Phu Pha Lek • Phu Pha Man • Phu Phan • Phu Rua • Phu Sa Dok Bua • Phu Suan Sai • Phu Wiang • Ta Phraya • Thap Lan • Yot Dom
Center:Chaloem Phrakiat Thai Prachan • Chaloem rattanakosin • Erawan • Kaeng Krachan • Kui Buri • Phu Toei • Sai Yok
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South:Budo-Su-ngai Padi • Has Khanom-Mu Ko Thale Tai • Kaeng Krung • Khao Luang • Khao Phanom Bencha • Khao Sok • Khlong Phanom • Si Phang-nga • Tai Rom Yen • Thale Ban • Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan

Marine National Parks:Has Nai Yang • Has Nopharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi • Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet • Khao Sam Roi Yot • Laem-Son • Mu Ko Ang Thong • Mu Ko Chang • Mu Ko Lanta • Mu Ko Phetra • Mu Ko Similan • Mu Ko Surin • Tarutao
Forest parks:Phae Mueang Phi • Phu Chi Fa • Phu Langka • Phu Phra Bat Buabok • Pranburi • Sa Nang Manora
Wetlands:Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area • Don Hoi Lot • Krabi River Estuary • Kraburi River Estuary
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